In a feature published by SMEStreet, Ketan Gaikwad highlighted how the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is driving a more efficient and accessible financing ecosystem for MSMEs.
The article highlighted the critical role MSMEs play in India’s economy while also addressing the persistent challenge of delayed payments and limited access to timely working capital. It emphasized how TReDS is helping bridge this financing gap through digital invoice discounting and faster liquidity access.
Sharing his views, Ketan Gaikwad noted that TReDS has evolved beyond a financing platform and is steadily becoming an important pillar of India’s MSME credit infrastructure. He further highlighted the growing adoption of the ecosystem since its inception in 2016 and the increasing importance of technology-driven financing solutions for MSMEs.
The feature also discussed several ecosystem-level developments aimed at strengthening MSME financing, including simplified onboarding processes, credit guarantee support, GeM integration, and the proposed development of a secondary market for TReDS-backed receivables.
The article underscored the transformational potential of TReDS in enhancing transparency, improving credit flow, and enabling scalable financing access for MSMEs across India.
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